@bentossell Thanks for your concern.
Both Dobot M1 and Makerarm are multi-functional robotic arms based on SCARA, a very common type of robotic arm. They share a common structure, but have major differences in specs, features, and target market segment as well. In a word, Makerarm is mainly for makers, while Dobot M1 is mainly for light manufacturing. Check this compare sheet:
Please share your thoughts, feedbacks, questions, comments about Dobot M1 here, i would like to answer all questions in person one by one around the clock. Thanks
Makerpad
Dobot M1
Dobot M1